Can I use neem leaf powder to treat oral lichen planus and how to make a mouth rinse with dried neem? - #55973

oral lichen planus is often associated with aggravated Pitta + Rakta dushti with stress-related aggravation. Neem can help because it is tikta (bitter), cooling, anti-inflammatory, and rakta-shodhak. However, since your symptoms are severe with pain while eating, neem should be used gently — not too concentrated, as strong neem may irritate sensitive oral tissue. —You can safely try this mild rinse: -Take ½ teaspoon organic neem leaf powder -Add to 1 cup warm water -Boil for 2–3 minutes, then cool until lukewarm -Strain very well through fine cloth/filter -Rinse gently for 30–60 seconds -Spit out (do not swallow regularly) -Use 1–2 times daily only -If burning increases, stop or dilute further. Helpful Ayurvedic support -----rx 1. Khadiradi Vati 1 tab slowly suck 4 times daily after food 2. Yashtimadhu Churna Gargle ½ tsp in lukewarm water gargle twice daily 3. Neem Kwath Mouth Rinse ½ tsp neem leaf powder boiled in 1 cup water, strain and rinse twice daily 4. Coconut Oil Gandush Keep coconut oil in mouth for 2–3 minutes every morning 5. Sutshekhar Ras 1 tab twice daily after food with ghee/honey —Pathya (Avoid) Spicy, sour, very hot foods Tea/coffee excess Tobacco, alcohol, packaged foods Stress, late-night waking —Advice Maintain oral hygiene, avoid trauma to lesions, increase cooling foods and hydration. Duration: 4–6 weeks with follow-up.